Dora Kurimay

Success comes to those who believe in themselves and work hard to overcome their challenges. That said, improvement demands patience and time. Sometimes, it doesn't seem easy to continue, and giving up becomes a comfortable choice. But unless you push yourself a little further, you fail to recognize your own capabilities. No matter what sport you play, a sports psychology coach by your side is imperative. Under their guidance, not only do you improve your skills, but you also learn to manage stress and pressure. The same is true for table tennis. Getting intimate with an opponent's abilities is not uncommon for table tennis players. But when a coach is there to help you with your performance, you identify your strengths, work on your weaknesses, and breakthrough your mental barriers. There comes a time when defeat becomes persistent, and you waste hours thinking about what went wrong rather than figuring out ways to improve. A coach, at such times, helps you identify your stren...

Do you know an athlete’s mental strength can make or break the game? Most table tennis players make the same mistake of keeping the mental health at last on their priority list and struggle more than required to achieve the desired result. A player must keep their mind calm, without losing the focus from the game, to turn the odds of winning in the favor. Sports psychology techniques not only help players overcome their problems and improve their performance but also help them play at the highest level without losing their minds under pressure. Today, we are sharing some sports psychology techniques that are extensively used by table tennis players around the world. Set short-term goals For a beginner, playing table tennis like professional players could be intimidating. Rather than setting a big goal - perhaps to play Ma Long or Timo Boll - set small goals and achieve them one after the other. Creating a timeline to achieve short-term goals will eventually achieve your long-term goal ...